""A Lover of the Beautiful: A Study"" is a book written by Katherine Carmarthen and published in 1890. The book is a study of the concept of beauty and its role in human life. The author explores the idea of beauty as a transcendent force that can inspire and uplift the human spirit. She looks at the different ways in which people have sought to express and capture beauty, from art and literature to music and nature. Carmarthen also examines the relationship between beauty and morality, arguing that a love of the beautiful can lead to a more virtuous and fulfilling life. Throughout the book, she draws on examples from history, philosophy, and literature to illustrate her points and provide insight into the nature of beauty. Overall, ""A Lover of the Beautiful: A Study"" is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most fundamental aspects of human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.